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Do kickers and punters belong in the Hall of Fame?

Came across this interesting article about kickers and punters being inducted into the Hall of Fame. I never really gave it much thought, but there is a few players worth talking about. Adam Vinatieri was one mentioned in this article, and how Bill Belichick feels that Vinatieri earned his spot in Canton. I think Feagles should be mentioned in this conversation as well, he has definitely proven himself over the years. Sure they only play a minimal amount of time on the field compared to the rest of the team, but the position they play is just as critical to the game as any other position.

"I guess it all stems around people just don't understand the importance of a punter," Guy told Yahoo. "They really don't. Unless you played. You have to be in there. You have to understand every player on that team has a position or play to do."

Even just 2 years removed from Dodge-gate, some Giants fans don't seem to value the punter as much anymore either...

owners and coaches don't even play at all.....and they get in.
and i know most coaches used to play.....but there are very few
that would be enshrined as a player only.
and even media people get in... Sabol....anyways , i don't
see why a special teams player couldn't/shouldn't make it.

due to the fact that I am from the Woodstock generation ...
my opinions may be chemically enhanced and influenced by severe episodes of memory loss